Women's March Draws 400K | Midtown Manhattan Year In Review

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — The year is coming to an end in Midtown Manhattan, and 2017 can certainly be described as eventful. There was no shortage of big news stories this year that are worth looking back at as we head into 2018.

Here's some of the year's best stories from the Midtown Patch:

Women's March On NYC Drew Crowd Of 400,000

Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States, a fact that doesn't sit well for many in Manhattan, where Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton won big. To amplify their unhappiness and underscore their demands for equality, an estimated 400,000 people took over Midtown Manhattan Saturday for the Women's March on NYC, according to the Mayor's Office.

NYC Port Authority Terror Attacker Linked To ISIS

An ISIS-inspired terrorist with a crude bomb strapped to his chest injured three people and himself and caused panic inside a busy Midtown subway station Monday morning in the latest terror attack on New York City.

Former Owner Of Studio 54 Ian Schrager Granted Presidential Pardon

Ian Schrager, former owner of famed 1970s nightclub Studio 54, was granted a presidential pardon for a tax evasion sentence stemming from 1980, according to the White House.

Fans Line Up To Eat Breakfast At Tiffany's

The cold couldn't stop "Breakfast at Tiffany's" fans from lining up around the block of the jewelry maker's Fifth Avenue flagship store Friday for the opening of its new cafe.

Times Square Chaos As Car Plows Into Pedestrians

One person was killed and 22 injured after an out-of-control car careened up a Times Square sidewalk Thursday, smashing into crowds of pedestrians before crashing, police and witnesses said. Mayor Bill de Blasio said terrorism was not thought to have been involved.

Cuomo Proposes Penn Station Takeover As Commuters Face 'Summer Of Hell'

New York's governor proposed a New York State takeover of Penn Station as commuters into the hub prepare for a "summer of hell." Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested the "dysfunctional" concourse be taken over by the state, by the Port Authority or by an independent contractor and completely rebuilt.

If your favorite story from 2017 didn't make the list, let us know what it was in the comments.

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